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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.97, 338.06 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.97, 338.06 and 146.72 is: 202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.97 : 338.06 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.97/338.06 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.97x = 338.06 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.97x = 49,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,601.38/244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.48

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